Modern CISO Network: Board Book

Marcin Kozlowski serves as the Head of Information Security at Blacklane GmbH, overseeing the company's information security and compliance. Before his tenure at Blacklane, Marcin enriched his expertise in IT security and cybersecurity at several firms. These include FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (USA), as well as in a consulting capacity for Dutch-based organizations such as ABN Amro bank and KPN telecommunication company, and several German startups. He boasts over 15 years of industry experience in IT Security and Compliance.

His expansive skill set spans IT, IT Security (InfoSec), Information Security, Cybersecurity, Compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA), the ISO 27000 series, ISO 22301, SOC 2, BCP, DR, Governance, agile methodologies, and project management. He has worked both in startups and corporate environments. His notable achievements include leading the inception of global IT security programs, leading and managing small/cross-functional teams, and securing hundreds of offices globally across dozens of countries, which collectively generate several billion USD in revenue. He has been instrumental in securing and managing several tens of thousands of network and security devices, as well as software solutions, and ensuring the security of global systems, data centers, and systems.

Marcin leads open-source projects and contributes to the open-source core. He has established his reputation as a published expert on web application security and is an author of numerous publications, blog entries, and CVEs (where he uncovers previously unknown security issues). He holds a variety of certifications in Computer Networks & Systems, Security, and Programming.

Marcin's impressive career showcases a mix of both U.S. and global work experiences, marked by leading and starting global IT security programs. His contributions to IT security literature, open-source communities, and security research are well-recognized, solidifying his status as a CVE author and founder. He also boasts an impressive array of Computer Networks & Systems, Security, and Programming certifications.

His professional interests are primarily rooted in code and cloud security.